Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. Base: Royal Infirmary, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health. You may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian sites including St Johns Hospital, Livingston.
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. In this regard, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society and fully supports disabled candidates, those with long‑term conditions or who are neuro‑divergent by making reasonable adjustments to recruitment policy and practices.
Entry Criteria For a Specialty Doctor
* Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* Completed at least four years’ full‑time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a less than full‑time or flexible basis), at least two of which were in a specialty training programme or a specialty registrar locum appointment for training (LAT).
* Equivalent training, experience or competencies, either in the UK or overseas.
Applications are welcome for a Fixed Term, part‑time (40 hours per week) post based in the Royal Infirmary, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health. The post is also available full‑time (10 PA’s) with a fixed term of 2 years in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at Royal Infirmary Edinburgh (RIE).
The fixed‑term post responds to service requirements and will be based at RIE. It will join an established and experienced team of reproductive health doctors. The standard week will include outpatient and inpatient activity and contribution to the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (middle grade 1:8). The successful applicant will have a range of clinical experience and competence in general obstetrics and gynaecology, and GMC registration is essential.
This post is available from August 2026.
Learning and Continuous Professional Development
Licence to practice is required. Additional post‑graduate qualifications, e.g. MRCOG, are desirable. Wide experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology is also desirable.
NHS Lothian University Hospital Services are seeking a Specialty / Associate Specialist Doctor to join a team of established NHS obstetrics and gynaecology doctors. The unit is well supported by specialist radiology, pathology and surgical services, and has close links to the University of Edinburgh. The service is Lothian‑wide and the person appointed may be required to work at other sites by the needs of the service.
Closing date: 16/06/2026.
Contact for Informal Discussion
Dr Stuart Jack, Clinical Director Gynaecology
Dr Emma Doubal, Clinical Director Obstetrics
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